This is a circulated commemorative 5 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued in 2011 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. This brass-plated stainless steel coin honors a prominent Indian nationalist leader, educationist, and an important figure in the Indian independence movement.

Features:

• Obverse: Features a portrait of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The inscription “पंडित मदन मोहन मालवीय” (Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya) in Hindi and “PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA” in English are present along the upper periphery. Below the portrait are the years “1861-2011” (his birth and the commemorative year) and “150th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY”.
• Reverse: Displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English are present, along with the symbol of the Indian Rupee “₹” above the numeral “5”. “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English are inscribed on either side of the numeral.

• Metal: Brass-plated Stainless Steel
• Weight: Approximately 6.74 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 25 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Minted: Likely minted at one of the Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). A mint mark may or may not be visible.
• Commemorative Theme: 150th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya